Recite the Qur’an in a pleasant tone

The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, “He who does not recite the Qur’an in a pleasant tone is not of us.”

[Sunan Abu Dawud]

Commentary:

The words “is not of us” mean that he is not following the way of the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) with regard to the recitation of the Qur’an. This Hadith also induces us to recite the Qur’an with a sweet and touching voice because the recitation of the Qur’an in this manner enhances its effect.